Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide

Kuala Lumpur Travel Guide

From the top of the world's tallest twin towers, to
the bustling alleyways of Chinatown and Little India, a holiday in
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia's soaring city, is
breathtaking:

Malaysia's capital and largest city, Kuala Lumpur is a major
trading and business hub in Southeast Asia and has developed an
aura of affluent glamour and technical savvy which draws visitors
to its glittering skyscrapers and culturally diverse streets.
Perhaps the most popular tourist pastime in Kuala Lumpur is
shopping, with
well over 60 malls catering to all tastes and budgets, and a
cutting-edge fashion scene which delights those seeking out new
trends. Amazing restaurants and
very inexpensive luxury hotels round out the city's appeal, and the
cultural diversity ensures plenty of traditional holiday
sightseeing, with tranquil temples, lovely green spaces, and
numerous street markets to explore.

Essentially a holiday in Kuala Lumpur is for shopaholics, who
will relish the fantastic malls and street markets. Families can
also have a great deal of fun in the city. While the city is not
generally touted as a family destination, it is nevertheless home
to a well-loved indoor theme park and pristine nature reserves on
its outskirts which will thrill kids. Others will just enjoy
wandering the streets between the towering skyscrapers and eating
as often as possible at the city's legendary restaurants.

Best time to visit Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is hot and humid all year round, and rain can be
expected at any time. The city is a year-round travel destination,
but it is best to check which conferences, festivals and cultural
events are on before you travel to Kuala Lumpur, partly because an
event may interest you, and partly because the crowds attracted by
some of the big events make it better to avoid these occasions if
you are not involved. Read more on Kuala Lumpur's Climate and
Weather.

- Take an excursion to the Hindu shrines of the impressive
Batu Caves.

Beyond Kuala Lumpur

There are many rewarding daytrips from Kuala Lumpur, including a
jaunt to the incredible old seaside city of Melaka, which has many historical
attractions. The Taman Negara National
Park, housing one of the oldest rainforests in the world,
offers endless jungle trails and activities, and is conveniently
close to Kuala Lumpur.

Getting there

The Kuala Lumpur International Airport, one of the largest and
busiest airports in Southeast Asia, is located in Sepang, 31 miles
(50km) south of the city. There is an Express Rail Link which makes
getting into the city easy and quick. Get more information on Kuala
Lumpur's airport here.

Did you know?

- Chinese tin miners founded the city of Kuala Lumpur in
1857.

- The Petronas Towers took six years to build.

- Kuala Lumpur is a city of many religions, including Islam,
Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism.

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